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Kia Rio5 vs. Subaru Outback Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

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Kia Rio5 vs. Subaru Outback Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,155

Kia Rio5 EX   
Difference: $5,107

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,272

Kia Rio5 EX   
Difference: $4,309

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820122012
ModelRio5OutbackOutback
TrimEX2.5i3.6R
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $18,700 $23,295 $28,295
Base Invoice $17,915 $21,939 $26,460
Universal garage door opener 350 85 85
Floor mats 130    
Cargo tray 80    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   186 186
Bluetooth cell phone link   460 460
Satellite radio   461 461
Universal garage door opener 291 55 55
Floor mats 104    
Cargo tray 67    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   121 121
Bluetooth cell phone link   345 345
Satellite radio   346 346
Options (change) 560 1,192 1,192
Options (change) 462 867 867
Destination 895 775 775
Total Price $20,155 $25,262 $30,262
Total Invoice $19,272 $23,581 $28,102

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio5 vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio5 EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,847
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,133
Model Year201820122012
ModelRio5OutbackOutback
TrimEX2.5i3.6R
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine130hp I4170hp H4256hp H6
TransmissionM6M6T5
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 4?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-15215/70-16225/60-17
Total Price$20,155$25,262$30,262
Adjustments for Features0-1,260-3,075
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,155$24,002$27,187
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,185
Total Invoice$19,272$23,581$28,102
Adjustments for Features0-1,176-2,856
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,272$22,405$25,246
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,841

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio5 vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year201820122012
ModelRio5OutbackOutback
TrimEX2.5i3.6R
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Forward collision warning$200  
Pedestrian detection$50  
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 $75
Cargo tray$40 $40
Roof rack $300$300
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD player $125$125
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
USB port$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights$125 $125
Heated mirrors$25  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Outside temperature display $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$1,865$3,125$4,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,260$3,075
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,176-2,856

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio5 vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20182012
ModelRio5Outback
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase101.6 in107.9 in
Length160.0 in188.2 in
Width67.9 in71.7 in
Height57.1 in65.7 in
Curb Weight2,649 lb.3,390 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.1 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.3 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.4 ft334.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
32.8 ft371.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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